Door-clipping glitches have taken over ARC Raiders, and players are divided. Some embrace the exploits, while others protest the unfair advantage. With locked rooms being accessed without keycards, the community wants answers: will Embark Studios ban glitch abusers? Here’s the current situation and what you should consider before exploiting these bugs.
ARC Raiders: Current Ban Status Overview
| Status | Details |
|---|---|
| Ban Reports | None reported as of now |
| Official Response | No statement from Embark Studios |
| Risk Level | Uncertain—situation could change quickly |
| Affected Mechanics | Door clipping, locked room access |
| Latest Patch | 1.3.0 (addressed Stella Montis issues only) |
| Community Opinion | Split 50/50 on exploit usage |
The Door Glitch Explained
Players discovered ways to clip through locked doors using certain gadgets in ARC Raiders. The exploit allows Raiders to bypass locked doorways entirely, opening gates from the inside and accessing loot without spending valuable one-time-use keycards.
This creates an unfair advantage—players no longer bring rare keys into their safe pockets since glitching has become the easier alternative. High-tier loot rooms that should require strategic planning are now freely accessible to anyone willing to exploit the bug.
Embark Studios’ Silence
Following the Patch 1.3.0 update, Embark Studios addressed weapon balancing changes and fixed several Stella Montis map issues. However, they’ve remained completely silent on the widespread door glitches and other bugs currently plaguing the game.
Without official communication, players can’t confirm whether penalties or bans are coming. This uncertainty has created two distinct camps within the community—those avoiding exploits out of caution and those taking advantage while they can.
How to Watch for Updates
Since Embark Studios hasn’t issued official warnings, stay informed through these channels:
- Official ARC Raiders website for patch notes and announcements
- Steam Community Hub for developer posts and community discussions
- Reddit’s r/ARCRaiders for player reports of bans or penalties
- In-game notifications that may appear after future updates
Set up notifications for these platforms to catch breaking news immediately. For broader ARC Raiders strategies and community news, visit our comprehensive faction guide covering the latest player-driven events.
The Risk-Reward Calculation
Why Some Players Continue Exploiting:
- No confirmed bans yet
- Significant loot advantage over legitimate players
- Time-saving efficiency for progression
- Community split means exploiting is normalized
Why You Should Be Cautious:
- Embark could implement retroactive bans
- Exploited loot might be removed from accounts
- Future anti-cheat systems could flag past behavior
- Community reputation damage
The general rule: if you fear losing your looted content or account standing, avoid abusing bugs entirely. Embark Studios could change their enforcement policy without warning.
What History Tells Us
Other extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov and The Cycle: Frontier have implemented bans for exploit abuse, sometimes retroactively. Developers typically take several approaches:
- Account suspensions ranging from 24 hours to permanent
- Inventory wipes for exploited gains
- Future anti-cheat flagging for suspicious patterns
- Public statements warning against continued abuse
Without precedent from Embark specifically, ARC Raiders players are gambling on which enforcement model the studio will adopt.
For more insights on ARC Raiders mechanics and legitimate progression strategies, check our complete maps guide featuring risk levels and strategic breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has anyone been banned for door glitching in ARC Raiders yet?
Q: Will Embark Studios fix the door glitches in the next patch?
While Patch 1.3.0 addressed other issues, Embark hasn’t officially acknowledged the door glitches. Based on the community pressure and competitive fairness concerns, a fix seems likely in upcoming updates, though timing remains uncertain.
